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Nintendo Download: More House and more Adventure Island
Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like a new episode in the House M.D. adventure game series and another version of Adventure Island are a part of the Nintendo Download every other week.
The two game franchises tag team this week’s Nintendo Download as House M.D. Episode 5: Under the Big Top has been added to the DSiWare Shop and the Game Boy version of Adventure Island is now available on the 3DS eShop.
Here’s what else you’ll be able to download from the DSiWare Shop, 3DS eShop and Wii Shop this week:
House M.D. Episode 5: Under the Big Top (DSiWare) – Dr. Gregory House and his elite diagnostic team race against the clock to unravel a medical mystery involving a middle-aged circus manager who is strangled by a horse.
Adventure Island (3DS eShop) – Master Higgins’ princess has been kidnapped, and he is the only one who can save her. To aid in his search, he’ll need to equip his skateboard and use a variety of weapons as he fights his way through eight different worlds.
Xmas Puzzle (WiiWare) – Xmas Puzzle is a game in which you must solve progressively more difficult puzzles as you advance through the plot. As many as four friends or family members can enjoy playing at the same time.
Double Bloob (DSiWare) – Double Bloob is a cartoonish, arcade-style vertical shooter. The planet needs you! Bloobs have invaded the Earth and took a little dolphin named Will as a hostage! Don’t let the Bloobs win!
I’m thankful for Metroid II’s release on the 3DS eShop today
It may be hard to believe, but once upon a time, Nintendo didn’t consider Samus Aran one of their premier characters. After Metroid‘s release on the NES back in 1987, it took a full four years before Metroid II: Return of Samus was released. Another mark of the franchise’s second-class status was that it wasn’t released for Nintendo’s cutting edge Super NES or the aging NES, but as a black-and-white Game Boy game.
However, Return of Samus contained all the great Metroid action that fans of the NES original loved and it paved the way for Super Metroid, the Prime series, and the all the rest of Samus’s adventures. And now you can download it on your 3DS.
Here’s what else Nintendo has planned for this week’s Nintendo Download:
Battle of the Elements (DSiWare) – Get ready to travel around the world facing the most powerful characters in intense battles of elements, where you’ll need to think as fast as you move your stylus in order to earn the victory.
Come On! Heroes (DSiWare) – This action game tests your reactions. The “Lovely Heiress” is being held for ransom. Mr. King announces that anyone who brings back his daughter will receive a great reward.
Big Bass Arcade (WiiWare) – Big Bass Arcade is loaded with fishing action. Catch a boatload of fish and take a shot at the World Record Bass. Compete in Challenges and Tournaments, or Free Fish any lake at your own pace.
More information on all of these titles can be found within the Nintendo Download Weekly Newsletter.
Posted in 3DS, DS, News, Wii
Tagged Metroid II: Return of Samus
Daily Scoop: November 23, 2011 – More Black Friday deals
Yay, tomorrow is Thanksgiving! My boyfriend and I plan on spending it exactly how we want to spend it: eating Chinese food and playing games. I, for one, am super excited!
First, a reminder of all the Black Friday deals that John Scalzo, our editor, has been hard at work putting together:
And, of course, Amazon has brand new deals again today, revving up for the big day Friday. Their Deal of the Day in video games is Disney’s Epic Mickey with Wii Epic Mickey Remote Charger for $49.99. Fans of the game can’t pass this one up! They’ve also added in another weekly deal – Save Up to 50% on Epic Quests and Adventures – and they’ve got brand new Gold Box deals:
- 10:00 AM PST/1 PM EST – This Wii game pairs red-hot international dance steps with sexy Latin music to create a fun yet challenging exercise party – It’s Zumba Fitness for $27.99!
- 10:00 AM PST/1 PM EST – Power your Wii experience with this power adaptor for Wii. – Nyko Power Adapter for Wii for $12.49!
- 10:00 AM PST/1 PM EST – The perfect accessory kit to accommodate any Wii Fit workout session. – Wii 5-In-1 Fitness Bundle for $19.99!
- 11 AM PST/2 PM EST: Challenge your friends and play with the King of Cool himself and his international group of friends. – This is Chuck E Cheese’s Party Games for $9.99
- 11 AM PST/2 PM EST: This diverse title is filled with fun, creative, and skill building games. – Aaand Chuck E Cheese’s Gameroom for $9.99!
- 11 AM PST/2 PM EST: Cheese-themed games for young minds. – You guessed it – Chuck E Cheese’s Playhouse for $9.99!
- 12 PM PST/3 PM EST: This game is based on the wildly popular and Emmy-awarding winning TV game show of the same name.
- 12 PM PST/3 PM EST: Discover endless family fun at the Family Game Night Theme Park!
- 12 PM PST/3 PM EST: A classic board game comes to life through a living, breathing city that you can build, own, and monopolize.
- 1 PM PST/4 PM EST: Go head to head with your friends in six sporting events playing this popular PS3 Move game.
- 1 PM PST/4 PM EST: This PS3 Move game pairs red-hot international dance steps with sexy Latin music.
- 1 PM PST/4 PM EST: This PlayStation Move game brings three iconic franchises together for the first time in an out of this world intergalactic adventure.
- 1 PM PST/4 PM EST: Display and charge up to 4 PlayStation Move controllers with ease .
- 2 PM PST/5 PM EST: Experience the crushing difficulty of arcade-style action on your Wii and follow Commander Video’s journey home.
- 2 PM PST/5 PM EST: Experience the crushing difficulty of arcade-style action in 3D and follow Commander Video’s journey home.
- 3 PM PST/6 PM EST: In the fight to become the top predator, only the most powerful dinosaurs will survive.
- 3 PM PST/6 PM EST: Embark on a thrilling journey with the 4 Elements through a magical fairy-tale world.
- 3 PM PST/6 PM EST: Will the Goddess of Wisdom be merciful to you?
No gaming shirts today, but I seriously want today’s Yetee, which is called “Happy Hoth-idays:” (more…)
Daily Scoop: November 22, 2011 – Black Friday deals are GO!
Tuesday is here, and Black Friday is looming! The deals around the Internet have been totally off the hook (and those Target commercials are really getting on my nerves!). Our editor, John Scalzo, has been hard at work amassing all of the Black Friday deals in one place. Behold:
Amazon’s also got a boatload of deals happening as well. Their Deal of the Day in video games is Warner Bros’ Lego Rock Band, which is just $9.99 for the PS3 version today. Today only they’ve also got Resistance 3 with Sharp Shooter for $69.99. They’ve also got new weekly deals:
- 20% Off Select New Releases
- Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure Starter Pack for $49.99. Also, Buy two Skylanders Characters for $10.
- Buy One, Get One 40% Off on Select DS and 3DS Games
- Save $10 on Select Dance Games
- Save $25 on the Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures! and Gunstringer Token Code
And that’s not all! Amazon’s also got Gold Box deals in video games as well:
- 11 AM PST/2 PM EST: This game combines magic based combat against otherworldly enemies with platforming and puzzle-solving gameplay. It’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for $19.99 on Xbox 360!
- 11 AM PST/2 PM EST: Xbox 360 Kinect 4GB Bundle with $100 Credit
- 12 PM PST/3 PM EST: These two award-winning classics are now available for the PlayStation 3 remastered in HD with full stereoscopic 3D support This one is the Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection for $24.99!
- 1 PM PST/4 PM EST: This title gives global football fans a truly realistic, immersive and a delightfully playable take on the beautiful game. This is Pro-Evolution Soccer 2012 for $39.99 on PS3!
- 1 PM PST/5 PM EST: Single-handedly destroy an army of monsters and evil spirits with lightning-fast swordfighting action.
- 3 PM PST/6 PM EST: Grab your PlayStation Move motion controllers and step into the dark and gritty underground of bare knuckle brawling.
- 4 PM PST/7 PM EST: You have six days to rescue an entire country plunged into chaos by a brutal revolution.
- 5 PM PST/8 PM EST: This multiplayer baseball game delivers a true Major League Baseball experience for gamers on the PlayStation 3 platform.
Whew. On top of that, there are two great gaming shirts today… (more…)
New Releases: WWE 12, King of Fighters XIII, Tekken Hybrid, More
As we all make preparations for the upcoming Black Friday sales, the publishers are making one final push for holiday season new releases.
This week, it’s all about the fight as WWE ’12 (PS3, Wii, Xbox 360), The King of Fighters XIII (PS3, Xbox 360), and Tekken Hybrid make their way to store shelves. Which one is tough enough to find a place on your game shelf?
This week’s batch of new releases also includes a few titles branching out on new platforms as Batman: Arkham City is now available for PC. In the handheld space, Sonic Generations and WWE All-Stars will be released for the 3DS.
Check out the full list of the rest of this week’s new releases after the break. (more…)
Posted in 3DS, DS, News, PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Tagged Tekken Hybrid, The King of Fighters XIII, WWE '12
Black Friday Game Deals 2011: Kmart
Black Friday is less than a week away (November 25, mark your calendars) and retailers have continued to release their annual Black Friday sales circulars.
Kmart has attempted to attract video game shoppers all year long. And their Black Friday sale is no different. The retailer will have Battlefield 3, Gears of War 3, Forza Motosport 4, Madden NFL 12, and Need For Speed: The Run available for $39.99, as well as Rage for $29.99. Yes, those same games are available for slightly better prices elsewhere, but the Kmart electronics department may be less crowded than your local Best Buy on Black Friday, so plan accordingly.
Hit the jump for the complete list of Kmart’s Black Friday sales. (more…)
Professor Layton and the Last Specter Review: The Mysteries of a True English Gentleman
Even though it has only been a year since the last engrossing title featuring the world’s favorite mystery-solving English professor, Level-5 and Nintendo are continuing to keep loyal Layton fans fed with a new Professor Layton adventure. This recent release – Professor Layton and the Last Specter – is the fourth entry in the series of five currently-planned Layton games, boasting the same intrigue and complexity of all its predecessors. (more…)
Posted in DS, Reviews, Top Story
Tagged Professor Layton and the Last Specter
CoD Modern Warfare 3 sets another record: $775 million/12.5 million copies in 5 days
Brace yourself, Activision has a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 sales record to announce.
In its first five days of availability, Modern Warfare 3 has generated $775 million in sales worldwide. For those scoring at home, that works out to more than 12.5 million copies. That surpasses the previous record of $650 million, set a year ago by Call of Duty: Black Ops.
“As I have said all year, we have been singluarly focused on making a spectacular game for our fans, and nothing else. Our incredible teams at Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have done just that,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO, Activision Publishing. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 continues to thrill core gaming enthusiasts as well as draw new people into the medium, which is not an easy balancing act. But it takes more than a great game. I would also like to thank our incredible team for the pulling off the launch of the year, as well as our retail partners around the world. But most of all, I want to thank our fans. They are our toughest critics, and our biggest supporters, and none of this would be possible without them.”
In addition to another sales record, Modern Warfare 3 has also set a new standard for simultaneous players on both the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. According to Microsoft, 1.4 million were playing Modern Warfare 3 at the same time on November 8. The total number of simultaneous PS3 players was not released by Sony.
Check back with Warp Zoned one year from today, where I plan to copy-and-paste this article, replacing every instance of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” with “Call of Duty 9.”